Limestone Barrens: Ours to Protect!

Large portions of one of the rarest habitats in Newfoundland and Labrador have been damaged Limestone Barrens: by human use. Today, community residents of the limestone barrens region are working to Ours to Protect! protect this unique habitat and the rare and endangered plants that live there. Barrens willow, Long's braya, Braya longii Salix jejuna Endangered. Height to 10 cm. Endangered. Dulcie House Blooms late June, early July. Mat-forming shrub.

Three species found nowhere else in the world! Protected under federal and provincial laws.

Fernald's braya, Braya fernaldii Threatened. Smaller than Long's braya with smaller, John Maunder purplish petals.

Dulcie House Dulcie House Illustration: C. Colosimo Limestone barrens are found along the western coast of Newfoundland, from the Port au Port Peninsula to the northern tip of the Great Northern Peninsula, and along Through partnerships, people sections of the Labrador Straits. The region and corporations work together Purple saxifrage, Mayflower, to restore the habitat. is a hotspot of plant diversity. Saxifraga oppositifolia Burnt Cape Limestone Bedrock Dulcie House Earliest to flower. Leaves (mostly forest-covered) Ecological Reserve excrete excess calcium. Limestone Barrens Cape Norman The habitat is fragile. Photos: Dulcie House Watt’s Point ATVs and other vehicles Ecological Reserve can kill plants and Dense mat-forming Sandy Cove damage their homes. St Anthony plants are adapted for Flower’s Cove harsh conditions and

Susan Squires short growing seasons. Map by M. Burzynski Anchor Point Mountain avens, Black Duck Cove Dulcie House Dryas integrifolia Flowers follow the Youth Ambassadors from the Straits New Ferrole sun. Dense hair on Elementary School in Flower's Cove spread the message. underside of leaves. What you can do: Port au Choix Great National Historic Northern Placemat by: With support from: Use approved ATV and snowmobile routes. Site Peninsula Support community efforts to protect habitat. Please be careful where you walk. Environment and Conservation Table Point Hawke’s Bay www.intervale.ca Ecological Reserve For more information, contact: Bellburns Limestone Barrens Habitat Stewardship Program Tel: 709-225-3126 Email: [email protected]